Weekend Visitors and Guests From Nearby Towns
Local residents hosted and visited kin this weekend. Charles Nicola and family from Brandt South Dakota spent time with relatives. John Loeb and family from Nichols were guests in the Robert Day home. Charlotte Earls stayed with Bill Dusenbery and family near West Chester. Virgil Earli and Mrs Ted Dalton joined for dinner with Dr and Mrs A W Crow. The Crows will attend the state osteopathic convention in Des Moines then Iowa City for a Rotary dinner and theater party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nicola
Brandt, South Dakota
Nicola
John Loeb of
Nichols
Robert Day Home
Charlotte Earls
Bill Dusenbery
Near West Chester
Virgil Earli
Ted Dalton
A. W. Crow
Des Moines
Iowa City
Washington
Kepler elected Auxiliary President at Kalona Legion
Mrs Alva Kepler was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary at a Wednesday meeting in the Legion hall. Elected to officers were Mrs C R Decker first vice president Mrs Reese Trusler second vice president Mrs Marvin Vader recording secretary Mrs Ora Boone corresponding secretary Mrs Harold Peterseim treasurer Mrs Alva Niffenegger chaplain Mrs Bart Yetty color bearer and Mrs Rex Allensworth historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Alva Kepler
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
C. R Decker
Reese Trusler
Marvin Vader
Ora Boone
Harold Peterseim
Alva Niffenegger
Bart Yetty
Rex Allensworth
St Marys Riverside Junior Senior Banquet Held
In St Marys hall Riverside the St Marys Junior-Senior banquet featured toastmaster T A Ryan Jr, address by Richard Yeggy and Rev F A Wolfe, and class readings by Rita Thomann and Mary Ruth. Music by Reymon’s orchestra attended by many students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary’s Hall
St. Mary's Hall
St. Mary’s
Bernadette Yeggy
T. A. Ryan, Jr
Richard Yeggy
George Gase
F. A. Wolfe
Rita Thomann
Mary Ruth
Roberta Wieland
Patricia Shebek
Richard Schneider
Richard Knebel
Robert Libenguth
Anna Mae Dutler
Elmer Waldschmidt
Walter Yezgy
Elmer Schneider
Shirley Wieland
Vernita Droll
Riverside Gymnasium
Reymon
Brinnings Host Young Adult Group at Grace Hill Moravian
Mr and Mrs Leonard Brinning hosted the Grace Hill Moravian Church Young Adult group on a Wednesday evening. Seventeen attended as Rev Arthur Peters spoke informally on Three Ways to Walk. Mrs Brinning led the business meeting and committees were named. Rev and Mrs Peters led games and contests. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs Eugene Eng will host the June meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Brinning
Grace Hill Moravian Church
Arthur Peters
Brinning
Peters
Eugene Eng
Memorial Service For Mrs Caldwell at Pleasant Hill
A memorial service for Mrs Silas Caldwell, longtime member of the Pleasant Hill Ladies aid, was held at the church meeting. Special tributes included a piano piece by Mrs Gamon and a duet by Mrs Lambert and Mrs Gamon. A $10 donation to the Cancer fund was voted in memory of deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Caldwell
Pleasant Hill
Carl Schneider
Pat Swift
Schneider
Dale Darbyshire
Picnic Plans For Auxiliary Members At Local Golf Course
Plans were made for auxiliary members to have a picnic at the local golf course on June. Each member is to bring a guest. Following the meeting refreshments were enjoyed. Mrs. J. S. Michum was hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Michum
Dorla Martin Weds R B McLaughlin At United Presbyterian
Dorla Irene Martin, daughter of D. Eugene Martin of Washington, wed Robert B McLaughlin, son of Donald McLaughlin, at 2 pm Saturday in the United Presbyterian church. Dr George Kerr officiated. attendants included Betty Koehler and bridesmaids. The reception followed for about 130 guests. the couple plans a honeymoon east and will reside at 633% W Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorla Martin
R. B. McLaughlin
U. P
Dorla Irene Martin
D. Eugene Martin
Washington
Robert B McLaughlin
Donald McLaughlin
United Presbyterian Church
George Kerr
Joan Campbell
Mary el Jenbush
Clark Bauer
Win Durst
Clyde Putnam
Harriett Clendenning
Clarence Booth
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Neil Trotman
Raymond Anderson
Merle Sheetz
Homer Brinning
Donald Benblossom
W. Monroe
McLaughlin
Washington High School
Nicola and
Harmon
Iowa State College
Ames
Farmhouse Club
Mrs Ernest White Returns to Work at Penney's
Mrs Ernest White resumes duties at Penney's after a two weeks vacation. She and two children spent about a week and a half visiting her parents in Danville, Th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest White
Penney’s
Pre-Nuptial Shower for Walnut School Teacher Leota Mullikin
A Friday noon pot luck at Walnut school hosted a miscellaneous shower for Leota Mullikin of Brighton the teacher who will marry Oren Taylor of Sioux City. Gifts were delivered from suitcases by Lyle Wilson as a brush salesman. Mullikin guessed contents. a corsage of kitchen utensils was given. Cupcakes and punch followed. Mullikin has taught at Walnut for four years. Attending couples included the McKays Minearts Robertson Nelson Bagby and many others from Illinois and local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut School
Leota Mullikin
Brighton
Oren Taylor
Sioux City
Lyle Wilson
Miss Mullikin
Friendship Club Meeting at Wolfe Home
Mrs. C. J. Wolfe hosted 14 Friendship Club members Friday afternoon. Members shared favorite cookie recipes, adopted amendments from the by-laws committee, and distributed the new year books. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs. Applegate and Mrs. Dye, with poems read for Mother’s Day and refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Cady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Wolfe
Friendship Club
Nellie Juzeler
Charles Wulf
Mary Applegate
Harry Dye
Wulf
Ed Cady
Mrs Atkinson New District Conductress Elected
The district VFW auxiliary met at Fairfield electing Mrs Atkinson as district conductress and Mable Lang of Muscatine as district president. Marion McAvoy was named district historian. Washington auxiliary led attendance and won first prize for turnout. local unit placed second for entertaining five auxiliaries. Attendees included Mrs Dave McGaffey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Atkinson
VFW
Fairfield
Linnie Lyons
Mr. Pleasant
Mable Lang
Muscatine
Marion McAvoy
Washington
Dave McGaffey
Raymond Glasgow
Truman Hysell
Atkinson
W. P. Morality
H. R. Edmondson
Leslie Zook
Dwight Hayes
Donald Sealer
Milo Greele, Jr
Harold Kerr
McAvoy
Social calendar full of club meetings and community events
Rainbow Girls install officers at 2:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Weekly gatherings include Friendly Bible club, D.A.V. at the Legion hall, and various church and civic group activities. Notable programs feature Margaret Moller speaking in Peru and multiple cooperative dinners and socials across local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Friendly Bible Club
Baptist Church
D.A.V
Legion Hall
W. H. MccConnell
Lincoln School
Presbyterian Women’s’ Service Guild
Margaret Moller
Peru
Garden Department I
American Home
EK. E. Stutsman
Cc. Davies
Pythian Sisters School of Instruction
EK. P. Hall
YWCA
Melville Donaldson
City Council
Walter Staller
New Haven Ladies Aid
Charles Mayers
Iowa
Beta Sigma Phi
Robert Choate
Catholic Daughters of America
VFW Hall
Sunset Park
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Independent Club
James Swift
Laura Graham
West Chester
Birthday greetings for local residents on May 16
The community notes celebrate birthdays for Edna Bridges and several other women including Mrs Peter Witting Mrs Ralph Kleese Mrs Forrest Lance Mrs Clara Warren and Mrs Armiene Erwin plus Mrs Anton Kauffman Helen Lou Baker and Mrs John Kauffman. David Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Sorrell, is three years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bridges
Peter Witting
Ralph Kleese
Forrest Lance
Clara Warren
Armiene Erwin
Anton Kauffman
Helen Lou Baker
John Kauffman
David Lee
Ed Sorrell
Style review by high school home making class girls
Seventy five girls enrolled in the high school home making classes will present a fashion style review at four o clock Wednesday in the high school auditorium. The skit Got a Date features outfits for all occasions. Senior girls Betty Caldwell Catherine McKinney Virginia Griges Donna Crone and Ann Houck direct the production. Public invited with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Griggs
Dorothy Tellin
Betty
Marilyn Caldwell
Catherine
Jean MciKinney
Frances
Virginia Griges
Donna Crone
Ann Houck
Church Class Elects Officers at Meeting
Members of the Loyal Women class of the Baptist church re elected officers at a Friday meeting. Mrs Cy Bush will be president with Mrs Will Moore as vice president Fannie Gilbert secretary treasurer and Mrs Stella Genkinger reporter The eight attendees included guest Mrs Vance Currier Mrs Moore led devotions Bible contests and poetry readings were enjoyed co hosts were Mrs Rene Warner and Mrs Moore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Women’s Class
the Baptist Church
Cy Bush
Will Moore
Fannie Gilbert
Stella Genkinger
Moore
Vance Currier
Ben Coppock
Rene Warner
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Holt at Home Friday
Tina Holt recovering from an automobile accident was surprised at home Friday afternoon as a group of ladies gathered to celebrate her birthday. Mrs Tom Cannon hosted the event and guests brought gifts and cards. After opening gifts, the group played court whist and later enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Holt
Mrs. Holt
Tom Cannon
Davenport Women Named in Event Lineup
Mrs. Joe TeBockhorst Mrs. Leo TeBockhorst Mrs. Emma Bopp Mrs. Ed Conner Mrs. Ivan Lem ley of Davenport. Waitresses were Evelyn and Viola Marek of Davenport Marcella Soukup Ramon a Shalla Norma Jean Krotz Emily Kolosick and Norma Jean TeBockhorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe TeBockhorst
Leo TeBockhorst
Emma Bopp
Ed Conner
Ivan Lemley
Davenport
Evelyn and Viola Marek
Marcella Soukup
Ramona Shalla
Norma Jean Krotz
Emily Kolosick
Norma Jean TeBockhorst
Shower for J Ruth At Richmond Sunday
Janelle Ruth of Riverside, who will wed Dale Marek on May 31, was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Richmond. Nearly seventy relatives and friends attended at Casino hall. Bingo and games were led by Mrs. Dale Duwn and Mrs. Williamson, as Marcella Soukup played accordion solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janelle Ruth
Riverside
Brice
Dale Marek
Casino Hall
Richmond
Charles Marel
Dale
Dale Duwn
Williamson
Marcella Soukup
West Chester WSCS Meets at Church for Installations
Thirty ladies of the West Chester WSCS of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Robert Stephens presided with devotion led by Mrs. Edgar Stewart. Mrs. Keith Stewart played piano for five hymns and planning for officer installation was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
WSCS
Methodist Church
Robert Stephens
Devotion
Edgar Stewart
Keith Stewart
Edgar Slemmons
Lester Laubach
Daryl Statler
James Stancer
Walter Duvall
Walter Bauer
Slemmons
Stephens
Dinner Guests Gather at Atkinson Home in Cedar Rapids
Sunday dinner at the Dale Atkinson home in Cedar Rapids hosted Mr. and Mrs. Allen Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atkinson and families, Mrs. Gene Sergeson and daughter Linda, Mrs. Florence Frasher. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dodds of Wellman, Mrs. Ira Hough, Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse, Mrs. Fred Bauer, Mrs. Irvin Coffey and Mrs. Roy Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Atkinson
Allen Atkinson
Charles Atkinson
Gene Sergeson
Linda
Florence Frasher
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Dodds
Wellman
Ira Hough
Bert Rittenhouse
Fred Bauer
Irvin Coffey
Roy Gardner
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Merritt McDaniel
George L. McDaniel
Jigger
Santos Hernandez
Santos
George L
Merritt
Wolf’s Flower
Square
A. Kepler
C. V. Grall
John W. Lee
Fern Pastry Shop
Iucheon
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Brinnings
Caldwell
Diane Schulty
James Carriker
Sourdeon
Helen Harvey
Donna Wylie
Miss Harvey
D. N. Anwyl
J. B. D. Martin
Betty Koehler
Central College
Peila
Betty Jeffries
Lois Hines
Nadine Payne
Lillian Jones
Columbus Junction
Miss Jeffries
Miss Hines
Miss Payne
Sikke Temple
Robert Crone
Glenn Dillon
Raymond Wicks
Duane Martin
Richard Bordwell
Mr. Spenser
Robert Martin
Dick and
Tom
Moline
Bruce Martin
Crone
Danny
Charles Bogda
Richard
Chicago, Ill
Phyllis Galloway
Don Morrison
Town City
James Jones
Ray
Marian
George Dillon
Kinross
Lois Hesseltine
Keen Rene
Robert B. McLaughlin
Wolfes
Rodney Woods
le Lot
Errety Teer
J. Ruth
Chester Wscs
Eastman Kodaks
T.R. Phillips
Brown’s
W. Madison & D Ave
Coats
Swansdown
Shortys
Jom Duncan
Indies
Hollywood
Caupso
Tom Duncan
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